Originally Posted by
modernjess
Agreed, road pedals are a pain in traffic because they really are not designed for frequent stops and starts. If I want to ride my road bike to commute I switch out the pedals to a double sided (mountain bike style) SPD. IMHO standard double sided SPD type pedals are far easier to use than toe clips. With them you have a lot of options for cycling shoes and considering the distance you ride I'm not surprised that your feet are giving you trouble in standard shoes. The thing about a double sided SPD is that the pedals are always right below you, and right side up. you put your foot on it and you are clipped in. Too many people over think this and are scared to be clipped in but it becomes second nature quickly and traffic stops are not a problem.
Originally Posted by
tractorlegs
+1 on this, if you want to stay connected to the pedals while commuting SPD is the way to go. You can get in and out without even thinking about it...
I do this too i ride my 10.75 one way clipped in and then when i hit downtown stop and go traffic i just flip the pedels over. leaving one
foot clipped in and the other on the pedal until the next stinking light. . worst part of the commute is the lights don't line up right.
about trackstanding I am afraid to do this sometimes because I am afraid i won't be able to clip out and I will fall right in front of some cars.